# Federal Register #2026-19561

FAA Proposed Airworthiness Directive for Bombardier BD-700-2A12 Aircraft Maintenance Program Update

**Buyer:** Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation
**Posted:** September 24, 2026
**Respond By:** October 27, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-19561
**NAICS:** 541690

This opportunity involves a proposed airworthiness directive (AD) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) targeting Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-700-2A12 airplanes.
- Government Buyer:
  - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation
- OEM Highlight:
  - Bombardier, Inc. is the primary Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) referenced
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Revision of maintenance or inspection programs for BD-700-2A12 aircraft
  - Incorporation of Bombardier Global 7500/8000 Airworthiness Limitations document (BD700-3AB48-11400-01, Issue No. 024, or later approved revisions)
- Notable Requirements:
  - Compliance with new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations for fuel tank systems, safe life limits, certification maintenance requirements, and candidate certification maintenance requirements (CCMRs)
  - Operators must update programs within 90 days of the directive's effective date
  - Estimated compliance cost is $7,650 per operator
- No specific part numbers or purchase quantities for physical products are listed; the focus is on documentation and procedural compliance
- The FAA is soliciting comments on the proposed directive

### Description

The FAA is revising a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would have applied to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-2A12 airplanes. This action revises the NPRM by citing new material required for the revision of the existing maintenance or inspection program. The FAA is proposing this airworthiness directive (AD) to address the unsafe condition on these products. Since these actions would impose an additional burden over those in the NPRM, the FAA is requesting comments on this supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM). Comments must be received by October 26, 2026.

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